But Knowledge to their eyes her ample page Rich with the spoils of time did ne'er unroll; Chill Penury repressed their noble rage, And froze the genial current of the soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poor people lack knowledge and their potential is stifled by poverty.
- In plain terms
- Poverty stops poor people from learning and achieving.
- What can you take from it?
- Education requires resources often denied to the poor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we support learning for all?
- What barriers do you face?
Another view
It risks reducing the poor to victims without agency.
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